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SUMMARY:SmartStart: How to Start a Business (online)
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a business in Western Colorado? Starting a business takes more than being great at something or having a good idea. Come and learn what is required by state and local officials to get started and the ins and outs of running a successful business. This 2-hour webinar provides an overview of everything you need to know to start and grow your business. \nTopics include: \n* How running a business is different than being an employee;\n* Things to consider as a business owner;\n* Trade name search;\n* Legal structure selection;\n* State registration;\n* Licensing requirements;\n* Business plan over view;\n* Target marketing;\n* Market research;\n* Financing options; and\n* Human Resources \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony\, MBA \nSmart Start\nwith Susan Bony\nWednesday\, September 6\, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nOnline\, $30 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/smartstart-how-to-start-a-business-online-4/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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SUMMARY:How to Start a Mobile Food Business in Western CO - Four-part series
DESCRIPTION:Not only are food trucks and mobile food units trending in the food industry offering unique and creative concepts as well as the ability to bring products to target markets rather than waiting for customers to come to a brick and mortar\, but they also allow startup food businesses to launch an idea with lower overhead costs and test it in a variety of markets. \nFor this comprehensive workshop series the West Central SBDC is partnering with Joseph Kean\, an industry consultant and owner of Homestead Hut\, a mobile food unit in Gunnison. Joseph built his food trailer from the ground up to meet all regulatory requirements and to be a versatile unit that can be utilized by other food businesses and chefs for business and as an educational tool for helping people understand how to build an optimal mobile food business. \nIn this four part series\, we will explore all aspects of starting and operating a mobile food business in Western Colorado covering these topics and much more: \n*Health code regulations \n*Mobile unit design \n*Menu creation \n*Licenses \n*Staffing \n*Workflow \n*Power supply and waste disposal \n*Commissary kitchens \n\nHow to Start a Mobile Food Business in Western CO – 4-part Series\nwith Joseph Kean\, Callie Koch\, and James Lammers \n*Friday September 1\, 9-10 am\, online \n*Friday September 15\, 9-10 am\, online \n*Wednesday October 4\, 4-6 pm\, in person at the Business Cultivator in Olathe\, 300 Hap Ct\, Olathe\, CO 81425 \n*Friday October 20\, 9-10 am\, online \n$45 for full series \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/how-to-start-a-mobile-food-business-in-western-co-four-part-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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SUMMARY:How to Start a Mobile Food Business in Western CO - Health Code Q&A (part 1 of 4)
DESCRIPTION:Learn the local health code regulations that govern the Colorado mobile food industry before you dive in! \nThis month’s Foodie Friday is the first in a four-part series covering everything you need to know to start a mobile food business in Western Colorado. This first webinar in the series allows you to ask any and all questions about how health codes relate to mobile food units\, answered directly by local Montrose County health inspector\, Gina Simpson. It is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. There is no cost for this first part in the series – the full series is only $45. \nTo register for the entire series\, use this link: How to Start a Mobile Food Business in Western Colorado – Four-part series \nNot only are food trucks and mobile food units trending in the food industry offering unique and creative concepts and the ability to bring products to target markets rather than waiting for customers to come to a brick and mortar\, they also allow startup food businesses to launch an idea with lower overhead costs and test products in a variety of markets. \nFor this comprehensive workshop series the West Central SBDC is partnering with Joseph Kean\, an industry consultant and owner of Homestead Hut\, a mobile food unit in Gunnison. Joseph designed his food trailer from the ground up to meet all regulatory requirements and to be a versatile unit that can be utilized by other food businesses and chefs and as an educational tool for helping people understand how to build an optimal mobile food business. \nIn this four-part series\, we will explore all aspects of starting and operating a mobile food business in Western Colorado covering these topics and much more: \n\nSpeaker(s): Gina Simpson\, Montrose County Health Department Callie Koch\, West Central SBDC James Lammers\, The Business Cultivator \n  \nFoodie Friday / How to Start a Mobile Food Business in Western Colorado \nPart 1: Health Code Q&A\nwith Gina Simpson\nFriday\, September 1\, 9:00 am – 10:00 am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/how-to-start-a-mobile-food-business-in-western-co-health-code-qa-part-1-of-4/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Food Truck Thursday
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time again! Join us at The Business Cultivator for #FoodTruckThursdays\, Thursday August 31st\, 5-7 pm.⁠\n⁠\nSatisfy your cravings with a mouthwatering selection of gourmet eats from the best food trucks in town! From tantalizing tacos to colorful Cajun\, we’ve got it all covered. Bring your friends and family for a delightful evening of good food\, great company\, and a lot of fun! See you there! Featuring Baan Thai\, Snowy Colorado\, and Mississippi Poundcakes. At the Business Cultivator – 300 Hap Court\, Olathe\, CO. \nContact Michelle Meyers for more information: mmeyers@region10.net
URL:https://region10.net/event/food-truck-thursday/
LOCATION:The Business Cultivator\, 300 Hap Court\, Olathe\, CO\, 81425\, United States
CATEGORIES:for business,for community
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Business Cultivator":MAILTO:mmeyers@region10.net
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SUMMARY:Finance Friday
DESCRIPTION:Are you ignoring the money side of your business? Don’t leave this important area of your business for someone else to manage.  Take control! Knowledge is power! Learn tips and tricks to stay on top of your business finances and watch your profits grow. \nMeet Our Facilitator Kelly Johnston\nKelly is a valued member of the West Central SBDC workshop facilitator team\, teaching bookkeeping\, cash flow\, and accounting boot camps. She also serves as a West Central SBDC consultant. She graduated from the Leading Edge business planning series five years ago and her business has grown exponentially ever since. She is experienced in both the public accounting and private industry accounting fields. Her background includes a bachelor’s in finance and a master’s in accounting\, with experience in the healthcare industry with critical access hospitals and physician offices\, audit and tax preparation. Her education and experience add value to new start up organizations\, developing businesses\, and healthcare entities by creating a strong financial reporting set up and assisting in new financial reports. \nFinance Friday\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFriday\, August 25\, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-7/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230817T160000
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SUMMARY:Business Plan in a Day
DESCRIPTION:A business plan can help you get funding\, bring in new business partners\, or serve as a roadmap for each stage of starting and managing your business. During this 2-part class\, we will guide you in creating your own business plan. We will cover all the elements of writing a plan including the executive summary\, company description\, market analysis\, competitive analysis\, S.W.O.T. analysis\, service or product line\, marketing plan\, operations\, management\, and financial projections. \nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony is a member of the West Central SBDC staff and a long-time consultant for the Colorado SBDC focusing on business start-up and company development and growth. Her education and experience working for both small and large multi-national corporations with a unique background in banking\, teaching and market development provide the perfect combination to support writing business plans. \n\nBusiness Plan in a Day\nwith Susan Bony\nWednesday\, August 17\, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm\n145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose \n$75 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/business-plan-in-a-day-2/
LOCATION:Region 10\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401\, United States
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230804T100000
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SUMMARY:Foodie Friday- So You Want to Sell Your Food Products at Next Year's Farmers Market?
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small scale food producer who wants to get into farmers markets in Western CO? Join us for this informative webinar about everything you need to do now in order to be ready to apply for and become a vendor at next year’s farmers market! West Central SBDC brings area food enthusiasts “Foodie Friday”\, the first Friday of June\, July\, August\, and September\, 2023. Online webinar\, facilitated by Sammie Alteri of Valley Food Partnership who manages the Montrose Farmers Market\, is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. \n\nSpeaker(s): Sammie Alteri of Valley Food Partnership and the Montrose Farmers Market \nSo You Want to Sell Your Food Products at Next Year’s Farmers Market?\nwith Sammi Alteri and Valley Food Partnership\nFriday\, August 4\, 9:00 am – 10:00 am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/foodie-friday-so-you-want-to-sell-your-food-products-at-next-years-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230803T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230803T180000
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SUMMARY:Smart Start: How to Start a Business
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a business in Western Colorado? Starting a business takes more than being great at something or having a good idea. Come and learn what is required by state and local officials to get started and the ins and outs of running a successful business. \nThis 2-hour webinar provides an overview of everything you need to know to start and grow your business. \nTopics include: \n* How running a business is different than being an employee; \n* Things to consider as a business owner; \n* Trade name search; \n* Legal structure selection; \n* State registration; \n* Licensing requirements; \n* Business plan over view; \n* Target marketing; \n* Market research; \n* Financing options; and \n* Human Resources \n  \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony\, MBA \nSmart Start\nwith Susan Bony\nThursday\, August 3\, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nOnline\, $30 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/smart-start-how-to-start-a-business-4/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230728T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230728T153000
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SUMMARY:Finance Friday
DESCRIPTION:Are you ignoring the money side of your business? Don’t leave this important area of your business for someone else to manage.  Take control! Knowledge is power! Learn tips and tricks to stay on top of your business finances and watch your profits grow. \nMeet Our Facilitator Kelly Johnston\nKelly is a valued member of the West Central SBDC workshop facilitator team\, teaching bookkeeping\, cash flow\, and accounting boot camps. She also serves as a West Central SBDC consultant. She graduated from the Leading Edge business planning series five years ago and her business has grown exponentially ever since. She is experienced in both the public accounting and private industry accounting fields. Her background includes a bachelor’s in finance and a master’s in accounting\, with experience in the healthcare industry with critical access hospitals and physician offices\, audit and tax preparation. Her education and experience add value to new start up organizations\, developing businesses\, and healthcare entities by creating a strong financial reporting set up and assisting in new financial reports. \nFinance Friday\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFriday\, July 27\, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm\nOnline\, no cost
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-6/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230719T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230719T180000
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurial Meetup
DESCRIPTION:If you’re looking for an opportunity to connect with like-minded and motivated souls\, join us for a convivial hour to convene\, connect\, network\, and share stories with others in the small business ecosystem and discover opportunities and solutions across industries in our region.
URL:https://region10.net/event/entrepreneurial-meetup/
LOCATION:Pomoma Brewing Company\, 830 N Townsend\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Business Cultivator":MAILTO:mmeyers@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230720T120000
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SUMMARY:Business Plan In a Day! (2-part Zoom series)
DESCRIPTION:A business plan can help you get funding\, bring in new business partners\, or serve as a roadmap for each stage of starting and managing your business. During this 2-part class\, we will guide you in creating your own business plan. We will cover all the elements of writing a plan including the executive summary\, company description\, market analysis\, competitive analysis\, S.W.O.T. analysis\, service or product line\, marketing plan\, operations\, management\, and financial projections. \nPart 1- Tues\, July 18\, 9 a.m.- noon and Part 2- Thurs\, July 20\, 9 a.m.-noon \nUpon registration\, you’ll receive a Zoom link to attend. The Zoom link is the same for both sessions. \n\nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony is a member of the West Central SBDC staff and a long-time consultant for the Colorado SBDC focusing on business start-up and company development and growth. Her education and experience working for both small and large multi-national corporations with a unique background in banking\, teaching and market development provide the perfect combination to support writing business plans. \nBusiness Plan in a Day (2-part series)\nwith Susan Bony\nTuesday & Thursday\, July 18 & 20\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nOnline\, $65 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/business-plan-in-a-day-2-part-zoom-series/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230712T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230712T140000
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SUMMARY:SmartStart: How to Start a Business (online)
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a business in Western Colorado? Starting a business takes more than being great at something or having a good idea. Come and learn what is required by state and local officials to get started and the ins and outs of running a successful business. \nThis 2-hour webinar provides an overview of everything you need to know to start and grow your business. \nTopics include: \n* How running a business is different than being an employee; \n* Things to consider as a business owner; \n* Trade name search; \n* Legal structure selection; \n* State registration; \n* Licensing requirements; \n* Business plan over view; \n* Target marketing; \n* Market research; \n* Financing options; and \n* Human Resources \n  \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony\, MBA \nSmart Start\nwith Susan Bony\nWednesday\, July 12\, 12:00 am – 2:00 pm\nOnline\, $30 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/smartstart-how-to-start-a-business-online-3/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T100759
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SUMMARY:State of Colorado’s Regional Infrastructure Development Summit for the Region 10 Counties
DESCRIPTION:Registration now open! \nJOIN REGION 10 for the State of Colorado’s Regional Infrastructure Development Summit for the Region 10 Communities: Delta\, Gunnison\, Hinsdale\, Montrose\, Ouray & San Miguel \nTuesday\, July 11\, 2023 \n9 am – 4 pm \nOuray County Fairgrounds\, Ridgway \nRegistration is free and lunch will be provided \nThe State of Colorado is hosting a series of regional summits to assist local governments in navigating the IIJA\, provide information about funding opportunities and how to successfully apply for and administer federal funds. \nThe Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA)\, also commonly referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)\, offers Colorado communities many funding opportunities for a wide variety of projects. Matching projects to available funding sources\, putting together a successful application\, and understanding the administrative obligations that go with federal funding can all feel overwhelming. \nThis summit is being offered as part of our Region 10 Grants Navigator Program. \nRegistration for the Region 10 Summit is open here \nAgendas for the Region 10 event will be based on our region’s results from the State’s IIJA Regional Summit Survey. If you haven’t done so already\, please complete the survey. \nGenerally\, attendees can expect to learn: \n\nRoad and Bridge Funding Overview\nWater Funding Overview\nBreakout Sessions:\n\nBroadband\nPublic Transit\nAirports\nElectric Vehicles and Buses\nPower and Grid\nEnvironmental\n\n\nPanel Discussion with Local\, State\, and Federal Representatives about steps to determine a jurisdiction’s readiness and best practices for grant writing\n\nNote: If you can’t make the Region 10 summit\, note that regional summits will happen across the state: \n\n\n\nJune 12 – Regions 13 & 14 – Holy Cross Abbey Event Center\, Canon City\nJune 13 – Regions 4 & 7 – Ute Cultural Center\, Woodland Park\nJune 21 – Regions 1\, 5 & 6 – Old Town Museum\, Burlington\nJuly 11 – Region 10 – Ouray County Fairgrounds\, Ridgway\nJuly 12 – Region 9 – Durango Community Recreation Center\, Durango\nJuly 13 – Region 8 – Location Coming\nJuly 18 – Region 12 – Colorado Mountain College\, Breckenridge\nJuly 19 – Region 11 – Grand River Hospital\, Rifle\n\n\n\nFor more information about each individual summit\, please visit the State’s website.
URL:https://region10.net/event/state-of-colorados-regional-infrastructure-development-summit-for-the-region-10-counties/
LOCATION:Ouray County Fairdgraounds & 4H Events Center\, 22739 US-550\, Ridgway\, CO\, 81432\, United States
CATEGORIES:for community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230707T090000
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SUMMARY:Foodie Friday: Catering\, Popup Meals\, and Special Events
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to operate a catering business? Do you want to learn more about popup meals? Join us to learn food business strategies and information on catering\, popup meals\, and special events on the Western Slope! West Central SBDC brings area food enthusiasts “Foodie Friday”\, the first Friday of June\, July\, August\, and September\, 2023. Online webinar facilitated by local chef\, Brandt Bishop\, is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. \nFoodie Friday\nwith Brandt Bishop\nFriday\, July 7\, 9:00 am – 10:00 pm\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/foodie-friday-catering-popup-meals-and-special-events/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230630T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230630T153000
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SUMMARY:Finance Friday
DESCRIPTION:Are you ignoring the money side of your business? Don’t leave this important area of your business for someone else to manage.  Take control! Knowledge is power! Learn tips and tricks to stay on top of your business finances and watch your profits grow. \nMeet Our Facilitator Kelly Johnston\nKelly is a valued member of the West Central SBDC workshop facilitator team\, teaching bookkeeping\, cash flow\, and accounting boot camps. She also serves as a West Central SBDC consultant. She graduated from the Leading Edge business planning series five years ago and her business has grown exponentially ever since. She is experienced in both the public accounting and private industry accounting fields. Her background includes a bachelor’s in finance and a master’s in accounting\, with experience in the healthcare industry with critical access hospitals and physician offices\, audit and tax preparation. Her education and experience add value to new start up organizations\, developing businesses\, and healthcare entities by creating a strong financial reporting set up and assisting in new financial reports. \nFinance Friday\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFriday\, June 30\, 2:30 am – 3:30 pm\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T100759
CREATED:20230509T154354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T154354Z
UID:10000106-1686733200-1686758400@region10.net
SUMMARY:Business Plan in a Day
DESCRIPTION:A business plan can help you get funding\, bring in new business partners\, or serve as a roadmap for each stage of starting and managing your business. During this full-day class\, we will guide you in creating your own business plan. We will cover all the elements of writing a plan including the executive summary\, company description\, market analysis\, competitive analysis\, S.W.O.T. analysis\, service or product line\, marketing plan\, operations\, management\, and financial projections. Bring your laptop or electronic notepad. We will have two short breaks and a working lunch (lunch and snacks provided). \n\nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony is a member of the West Central SBDC staff and a long-time consultant for the Colorado SBDC focusing on business start-up and company development and growth. Her education and experience working for both small and large multi-national corporations with a unique background in banking\, teaching and market development provide the perfect combination to support writing business plans. \nBusiness Plan in a Day\nwith Susan Bony\nWednesday\, June 14\, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm\nOnline\, $75 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/business-plan-in-a-day/
LOCATION:Region 10\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401\, US
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260514T100759
CREATED:20230509T153742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T154057Z
UID:10000104-1686052800-1686060000@region10.net
SUMMARY:Smart Start
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a business in Western Colorado? Starting a business takes more than being great at something or having a good idea. Come and learn what is required by state and local officials to get started and the ins and outs of running a successful business. This 2-hour webinar provides an overview of everything you need to know to start and grow your business. \nTopics include: \n* How running a business is different than being an employee; \n* Things to consider as a business owner; \n* Trade name search; \n* Legal structure selection; \n* State registration; \n* Licensing requirements; \n* Business plan over view; \n* Target marketing; \n* Market research; \n* Financing options; and \n* Human Resources \n  \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony\, MBA \nSmart Start\nwith Susan Bony\nTuesday\, June 6\, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nOnline\, $30 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/12475/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230602T100000
DTSTAMP:20260514T100759
CREATED:20230509T153303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T153303Z
UID:10000022-1685696400-1685700000@region10.net
SUMMARY:Foodie Friday: Cottage Foods
DESCRIPTION:Join us for insights and dos and don’ts around Colorado Cottage Food requirements. West Central SBDC and the Montrose County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) bring area food enthusiasts “Foodie Friday”\, the first Friday of June\, July\, August\, and September\, 2023. Online webinar facilitated by Montrose County Environmental Health Director Jim Austin\, is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. \n\n\nSpeaker(s): Jim Austin\, Montrose County Health Department Director \nFoodie Friday\nwith Jim Austin\nFriday\, June 2\, 9:00 am – 10:00 am\nOnline\, No cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/foodie-friday-cottage-foods-3/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230526T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230526T153000
DTSTAMP:20260514T100759
CREATED:20230419T145952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T145952Z
UID:10000021-1685111400-1685115000@region10.net
SUMMARY:Finanace Friday
DESCRIPTION:Are you ignoring the money side of your business? Don’t leave this important area of your business for someone else to manage.  Take control! Knowledge is power! Learn tips and tricks to stay on top of your business finances and watch your profits grow. \nMeet Our Facilitator Kelly Johnston\nKelly is a valued member of the West Central SBDC workshop facilitator team\, teaching bookkeeping\, cash flow\, and accounting boot camps. She also serves as a West Central SBDC consultant. She graduated from the Leading Edge business planning series five years ago and her business has grown exponentially ever since. She is experienced in both the public accounting and private industry accounting fields. Her background includes a bachelor’s in finance and a master’s in accounting\, with experience in the healthcare industry with critical access hospitals and physician offices\, audit and tax preparation. Her education and experience add value to new start up organizations\, developing businesses\, and healthcare entities by creating a strong financial reporting set up and assisting in new financial reports. \nFinance Friday\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFriday\, May 26\, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm\nOnline\, No cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/finanace-friday/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T100759
CREATED:20230419T145646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T145646Z
UID:10000020-1683622800-1683806400@region10.net
SUMMARY:Business Plan in a Day (2-part online series)
DESCRIPTION:A business plan can help you get funding\, bring in new business partners\, or serve as a roadmap for each stage of starting and managing your business. During this 2-part class\, we will guide you in creating your own business plan. We will cover all the elements of writing a plan including the executive summary\, company description\, market analysis\, competitive analysis\, S.W.O.T. analysis\, service or product line\, marketing plan\, operations\, management\, and financial projections. \nPart 1- Tues\, May 9\, 9 a.m.- noon and Part 2- Thurs\, May 11\, 9 a.m.-noon \nUpon registration\, you’ll receive a Zoom link to attend. The Zoom link is the same for both sessions. \n\nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony is a member of the West Central SBDC staff and a long-time consultant for the Colorado SBDC focusing on business start-up and company development and growth. Her education and experience working for both small and large multi-national corporations with a unique background in banking\, teaching and market development provide the perfect combination to support writing business plans. \nThe text book can be picked up at the Region10 Montrose office or we will mail it if you live outside the area. \nBusiness Plan in a Day\nwith Susan Bony\nPart 1- Tues\, May 9\, 9 a.m.- noon and Part 2- Thurs\, May 11\, 9 a.m.-noon\nOnline\, $65 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/business-plan-in-a-day-2-part-online-series/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260514T100759
CREATED:20230419T143815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T143815Z
UID:10000019-1683201600-1683208800@region10.net
SUMMARY:Smart Start: How to Start a Business (online)
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a business in Western Colorado? Starting a business takes more than being great at something or having a good idea. Come and learn what is required by state and local officials to get started and the ins and outs of running a successful business. This 2-hour webinar provides an overview of everything you need to know to start and grow your business. \nTopics include: \n* How running a business is different than being an employee; \n* Things to consider as a business owner; \n* Trade name search; \n* Legal structure selection; \n* State registration; \n* Licensing requirements; \n* Business plan over view; \n* Target marketing; \n* Market research; \n* Financing options; and \n* Human Resources \n  \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony\, MBA \n  \nSmart Start\nwith Susan Bony\nThursday\, May 4th\, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nOnline\, $30 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/smart-start-how-to-start-a-business-online/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T100759
CREATED:20230214T190754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T190754Z
UID:10000103-1682791200-1682859600@region10.net
SUMMARY:Demystifying Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting your own business? Take a giant step toward your dream and connect with like-minded regional entrepreneurs for a weekend of discovery\, engagement\, and fun! Demystifying Entrepreneurship is a premier program from CU-Boulder’s Leeds School of Business that will give you the insight and motivation you need to move forward. Taught by award-winning faculty who have real life experience as entrepreneurs and know how to fund dreams! \nDemystifying Entrepreneurship\nFri-Sat\, April 28-29\nThe Business Cultivator\, Olathe \n$50
URL:https://region10.net/event/demystifying-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:The Business Cultivator\, 300 Hap Court\, Olathe\, CO\, 81425\, United States
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230428T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230428T153000
DTSTAMP:20260514T100759
CREATED:20230321T173651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T173651Z
UID:10000016-1682692200-1682695800@region10.net
SUMMARY:Finance Friday
DESCRIPTION:Are you ignoring the money side of your business? Don’t leave this important area of your business for someone else to manage.  Take control! Knowledge is power! Learn tips and tricks to stay on top of your business finances and watch your profits grow. \nMeet Our Facilitator Kelly Johnston\nKelly is a valued member of the West Central SBDC workshop facilitator team\, teaching bookkeeping\, cash flow\, and accounting boot camps. She also serves as a West Central SBDC consultant. She graduated from the Leading Edge business planning series five years ago and her business has grown exponentially ever since. She is experienced in both the public accounting and private industry accounting fields. Her background includes a bachelor’s in finance and a master’s in accounting\, with experience in the healthcare industry with critical access hospitals and physician offices\, audit and tax preparation. Her education and experience add value to new start up organizations\, developing businesses\, and healthcare entities by creating a strong financial reporting set up and assisting in new financial reports. \nFinance Friday\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFriday\, April 28\, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm\nOnline\, No cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-4/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T100759
CREATED:20230321T174010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T174010Z
UID:10000017-1682499600-1682524800@region10.net
SUMMARY:Build Your Business Plan in a Day
DESCRIPTION:A business plan can help you get funding\, bring in new business partners\, or serve as a roadmap for each stage of starting and managing your business. During this full-day class\, we will guide you in creating your own business plan. We will cover all the elements of writing a plan including the executive summary\, company description\, market analysis\, competitive analysis\, S.W.O.T. analysis\, service or product line\, marketing plan\, operations\, management\, and financial projections. Bring your laptop or electronic notepad. We will have two short breaks and a working lunch (lunch and snacks provided). We will also provide you with access to LivePlan.com for 3 months. \n\nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony is a member of the West Central SBDC staff and a long-time consultant for the Colorado SBDC focusing on business start-up and company development and growth. Her education and experience working for both small and large multi-national corporations with a unique background in banking\, teaching and market development provide the perfect combination to support writing business plans. \nBuild Your Business Plan in a Day\nwith Susan Bony\nWednesday\, April 26\, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm\nat Alt-Space in Montrose\, $75 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/build-your-business-plan-in-a-day-5/
LOCATION:Alt Space\, 210 E. Main St\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401\, United States
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230405T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230405T180000
DTSTAMP:20260514T100759
CREATED:20230321T174333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T174333Z
UID:10000018-1680710400-1680717600@region10.net
SUMMARY:Smart Start: How to Start a Business in Colorado
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a business in Western Colorado? \nStarting a business takes more than being great at something or having a good idea. Come and learn what is required by state and local officials to get started and the ins and outs of running a successful business. This 2-hour webinar provides an overview of everything you need to know to start and grow your business. \nTopics include: \n* How running a business is different than being an employee; \n* Things to consider as a business owner; \n* Trade name search; \n* Legal structure selection; \n* State registration; \n* Licensing requirements; \n* Business plan over view; \n* Target marketing; \n* Market research; \n* Financing options; and \n* Human Resources \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \n  \nSmart Start\nwith Susan Bony\nWednesday\, April 5\, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nOnline\, $30 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/smart-start-how-to-start-a-business-in-colorado-4/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230331T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230331T153000
DTSTAMP:20260514T100759
CREATED:20230216T161203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T141250Z
UID:10000014-1680273000-1680276600@region10.net
SUMMARY:Finance Friday
DESCRIPTION:Are you ignoring the money side of your business? Don’t leave this important area of your business for someone else to manage.  Take control! Knowledge is power! Learn tips and tricks to stay on top of your business finances and watch your profits grow. \nMeet Our Facilitator Kelly Johnston\nKelly is a valued member of the West Central SBDC workshop facilitator team\, teaching bookkeeping\, cash flow\, and accounting boot camps. She also serves as a West Central SBDC consultant. She graduated from the Leading Edge business planning series five years ago and her business has grown exponentially ever since. She is experienced in both the public accounting and private industry accounting fields. Her background includes a bachelor’s in finance and a master’s in accounting\, with experience in the healthcare industry with critical access hospitals and physician offices\, audit and tax preparation. Her education and experience add value to new start up organizations\, developing businesses\, and healthcare entities by creating a strong financial reporting set up and assisting in new financial reports. \nFinance Friday\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFriday\, March 31\, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm\nOnline\, No cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230330T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230330T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T100759
CREATED:20230228T163240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T163240Z
UID:10000015-1680199200-1680206400@region10.net
SUMMARY:Debt vs Equity: Funding Options for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur looking for money to launch your big idea? Or a small business that needs a cash infusion to get to the next level? Join bankers\, loan funders\, and crowd funders to learn what they look for in an idea or an entrepreneur. Hear entrepreneurs’ thoughts about taking on debt vs issuing an equity stake. Make connections\, network\, and discover the best solution for funding your business! \nPanel Participants Representatives from local banks\, Nicole Christianson\, B:Side Funding; Dan Scinto and Sarah Steffens\, Region 10 Loan Fund director and coordinator; David Assad\, ICElab director\, and local entrepreneurs. \n\nSpeaker(s): Moderator: Callie Koch is a program coordinator for Region 10 and oversees the Gunnison Small Business Development Center office. \nDebt vs Equity: Funding Options for Entrepreneurs\nwith a variety of people working in small business funding\nThursday\, March 30\, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nOnline\, No cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/debt-vs-equity-funding-options-for-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Gunnison Public Library\, 1 Quartz St\, Gunnison\, CO\, 81230\, United States
CATEGORIES:for business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T100759
CREATED:20230216T160927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T160927Z
UID:10000013-1679389200-1679572800@region10.net
SUMMARY:Build Your Business Plan In a Day! (2-part series March 21 & 23)
DESCRIPTION:A business plan can help you get funding\, bring in new business partners\, or serve as a roadmap for each stage of starting and managing your business. During this 2-part class\, we will guide you in creating your own business plan. We will cover all the elements of writing a plan including the executive summary\, company description\, market analysis\, competitive analysis\, S.W.O.T. analysis\, service or product line\, marketing plan\, operations\, management\, and financial projections. We will also provide you with a text book as a resource. \nPart 1- Tues\, March 21\, 9 a.m.- noon and Part 2- Thurs\, March 23\, 9 a.m.-noon \nUpon registration\, you’ll receive a Zoom link to attend. The Zoom link is the same for both sessions. \n\nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony is a member of the West Central SBDC staff and a long-time consultant for the Colorado SBDC focusing on business start-up and company development and growth. Her education and experience working for both small and large multi-national corporations with a unique background in banking\, teaching and market development provide the perfect combination to support writing business plans. \nThe textbook can be picked up at the Region10 Montrose office or we will mail it if you live outside the area. \nBuild Your Business Plan in a Day\nwith Susan Bony\nTuesday and Thursday\, March 21 & 23\, 9:00m – 12:00 pm\nOnline\, $85 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/build-your-business-plan-in-a-day-2-part-series-march-21-23/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260514T100759
CREATED:20230216T160043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T160043Z
UID:10000102-1678276800-1678284000@region10.net
SUMMARY:Smart Start: How to Start a Business
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a business in Western Colorado? Starting a business takes more than being great at something or having a good idea. Come and learn what is required by state and local officials to get started and the ins and outs of running a successful business. This 2-hour webinar provides an overview of everything you need to know to start and grow your business. \nTopics include: \n*How running a business is different than being an employee; \n*Things to consider as a business owner; \n*Trade name search; \n*Legal structure selection; \n*State registration; \n*Local licensing requirements; \n*The business planning process; \n*Target marketing; \n*Financing options; and \n*Human Resources \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony\, MBA \nSmart Start\nwith Susan Bony\nWednesday\, March 8\, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nOnline\, $30 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/smart-start-how-to-start-a-business-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230303T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230303T153000
DTSTAMP:20260514T100759
CREATED:20230126T204626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T154005Z
UID:10000096-1677853800-1677857400@region10.net
SUMMARY:Finance Friday: Tax Planning 101
DESCRIPTION:Are you ignoring the money side of your business? Don’t leave this important area of your business for someone else to manage.  Take control! Knowledge is power! Learn tips and tricks to stay on top of your business finances and watch your profits grow. \nMeet Our Facilitator Kelly Johnston\nKelly is a valued member of the West Central SBDC workshop facilitator team\, teaching bookkeeping\, cash flow\, and accounting boot camps. She also serves as a West Central SBDC consultant. She graduated from the Leading Edge business planning series five years ago and her business has grown exponentially ever since. She is experienced in both the public accounting and private industry accounting fields. Her background includes a bachelor’s in finance and a master’s in accounting\, with experience in the healthcare industry with critical access hospitals and physician offices\, audit and tax preparation. Her education and experience add value to new start up organizations\, developing businesses\, and healthcare entities by creating a strong financial reporting set up and assisting in new financial reports. \n  \nFinance Friday\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFriday\, March 3\, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm\nOnline\, No cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-2/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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